Crystal's Guidebook

Crystal
Crystal's Guidebook

Waterfalls Hike & Monkey Tour

You can choose between a hike of 3 waterfalls for 1.4 hours or a hike of 10 w at regalos and two natural springs for 3 hours. They also offer a monkey tour that you can see the monkeys in a sanctuary.
We love this hike and the waterfalls are amazing! The people that run Neofauna are very knowledgeable and great people.
9 locals recommend
Neo Fauna CR
9 locals recommend
We love this hike and the waterfalls are amazing! The people that run Neofauna are very knowledgeable and great people.

Food scene

Great típico food. Always fast. Buffet style.
29 locals recommend
Soda Garabito.
29 locals recommend
Great típico food. Always fast. Buffet style.

A mix of restaurants, coffee, icecream & sweets.

This is an Americanized pavilion full of restaraunt, shopping, coffee and more.
137 locals recommend
Jaco Walk Shopping Center
137 locals recommend

Monkey Mangrove

The best experience with monkeys hands down! Get close and personal with the smartest monkeys in the world.
The Monkey Mangrove tour is the Best in Costa Rica! You get up close and personal with the monkeys all while learning so much about Costa Rica and the wildlife around.
17 locals recommend
Mangrove Monkey Tour / Chinese
17 locals recommend
The Monkey Mangrove tour is the Best in Costa Rica! You get up close and personal with the monkeys all while learning so much about Costa Rica and the wildlife around.

Groceries

Everything grocery.
You can get all your groceries in one stop here. Just be aware bags aren’t free so bring your own if you will.
129 locals recommend
Mas X Menos
Avenida Pastor Díaz
129 locals recommend
You can get all your groceries in one stop here. Just be aware bags aren’t free so bring your own if you will.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Walk, Red Taxi or Uber

Red taxis are always in front of park or around the park. Walking is what most people prefer to experience the Jaco Experience.
What to pack

Always Bring…

Always bring bug spray and sunscreen. Also be prepared for rain as it is a tropical environment.
Useful phrases

Pura Vida

Pura Vida is a saying and a way of life in Costa Rica! Say it as a greeting, a hello, a goodbye, or A I love this! Any way you like!